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Bridges out of Poverty

Session 1 of 3June 16, 2021

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AgendaThree-Part Series

• Session 1 - 6/16/2021, 10 – 11:30 a.m.• Participants will explore the mental models for each social class and how

perceptions shape actions.

• Session 2 – 6/23/2021, 1 – 2:30 p.m.• Building on the previous session, participants will explore the research

centered around poverty in their area, as well as explore the hidden rules that exist in the 3 socioeconomic classes.

• Session 3 – 6-30-2021, 10 – 11:30 p.m.• Building on the previous 2 sessions, participants will begin to apply the

material through the awareness of language use and differing resources.

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out ofPoverty

BRIDGES


PHILANTHROPY, POLICY, QUALITY OF LIFE

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Poverty?

Middle Class?

Wealth?

Could you Survive?


Generational and situational poverty are different.

Generational Situational Middle New Old Poverty Poverty Class Money Money

KEY POINT


Intergenerational transfer of knowledge

GP – SP – MC – NM – OM

Three-generation rule

RESEARCH

(GP) generational poverty(SP) situational poverty(MC) middle class(NM) new money(OM) old money


Knowledge is a key form of privilege, as are social access, race, and money. How you spend your time determines your knowledge base to a large extent.


How you spend your time determines your knowledge.


The SES (socioeconomic status) gradient:

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Source: Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky.

CO-INVESTIGATINGHEALTH ISSUES

§ The richer you are, the healthier you are.§ The poorer you are, the sicker you are.§ Living in poverty is a risk factor for

stress-related illnesses.§ It is NOT entirely due to lack of access.


Individuals bring with them the hidden rules of the class in which

they were raised.

KEY POINT


Three things that help one move out of poverty are:§ Education§ Relationships§ Employment

KEY POINT


To better understand people from poverty, the definition of poverty will be

“the extent to which an individual does without resources.”

DEFINITION OF RESOURCES

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OBJECTIVES1. Explore the concrete experience of

people in generational poverty.2. Create a mental model of poverty.3. Analyze elements of the model.4. Create a mental model of middle class.5. Understand the interlocking nature of

the models and the demands of the environment.

MENTAL MODELS OF ECONOMIC CLASS

MODULE ONE


LIFE IN POVERTY

IN GROUPS:1. Think of an adult in generational

poverty.2. Imagine that you followed that person

for a year, observing what happened and how he/she spent his/her time.

3. Write your observations in the circle so that the circle represents an average day in the life of this person.


Source: The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook by Peter Senge.

For a dialogue to occur, we must suspend our mental models.

MENTAL MODELS

§ Are internal pictures of how the world works § Exist below awareness§ Are theories-in-use, often unexamined§ Determine how we act§ Can help or interfere with learning


§ Fast food § Check cashing § Temp services § Used car lots § Dollar store

Businesses§ Pawn shop § Liquor store § Corner store § Rent-to-own § Laundromat

SCHOOLS

SOCIAL SERVICES

POLICE

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

Mental Model for Poverty

Developed by Phil DeVol

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2019 Census Data


2019 Census DataCounty Percentage of those in

poverty

5 Lowest Ranked Counties Kendall 4

Monroe 4.2

McHenry 5.4

Grundy 5.6

DuPage 6

Champaign 19

Pulaski 22

McDonough 23.3

Alexander 24

5 Highest Ranked Counties Jackson 25.4


Illinois Living Wage Calculation

Livingwage.mit.edu


Illinois Typical Expenses

Livingwage.mit.edu


“Does a person have a sense of being linked to the mainstream of society, of being in the dominant subculture, of being in accord with society’s values?”“Can a person perceive society’s messages as information, rather than as noise? In this regard, the poor education that typically accompanies poverty biases toward the latter.” “Does a person have the resources to carry out plans?”“Does a person get meaningful feedback from society—do their messages make a difference?”

IT’S DUE TO SOCIAL COHERENCE

Robert Sapolsky, Aaron Antonovsky


Businesses§ Shopping/strip malls § Bookstores § Banks § Fitness centers § Veterinary clinics

§ Office complexes§ Coffee shops§ Restaurants/bars § Golf courses

SCHOOLS

SOCIAL SERVICES

POLICE

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

Mental Model for Middle Class

Developed by Phil DeVol


Mental Model for Wealth

Developed by Ruby Payne

This applies to the wealthiest 1% of households in the United States—those with a net worth of $7.8 million or more.


HIDDEN RULES OF WEALTHHere are additional hidden rules that operate in wealth.

1. It’s not okay not to be perfect. That would seldom be articulated, but it is rigidly followed.

2. If you don’t have connections or wealth, then you may be respected for your expertise.

3. Social exclusion is the weapon of choice; you simply aren’t invited.4. Time is more important than money (particularly true in new money).5. Details are very important. One word in a legal document can transfer

assets. Details are critical to success.6. A paper protocol exists (including the paper itself) for invitations, responses,

and thank yous.7. A key role of a parent in wealth is to ensure that the child has access to the

appropriate connections and schooling. 8. Personal concerns of an emotional nature are not openly shared in a social

setting but rather with the appropriately paid, degreed professional.9. Humor is most often about social faux pas. 10. Indiscretion (disclosing information gained through social connections) to

media or others not in the social set is rarely forgiven.


MENTAL MODEL OFGENERATIONAL POVERTY

§ It is a description of the concrete experience. § It is an abstract representation of poverty.§ It shows part to whole.§ It depicts the relative importance and

interlocking nature of the elements.§ It is a depiction of the trap: no future story,

no choice, no power.


THE HEALTHIER YOU ARE PSYCHOLOGICALLY, OR THE LESS

YOU MAY SEEM TO NEED TO CHANGE, THE MORE YOU CAN CHANGE.

THE NEED TO ACT OVERWHELMS ANY

WILLINGNESS PEOPLE HAVE TO LEARN.

Source: The Art of the Long Viewby Peter Schwartz

Source: Management of the Absurd by Richard Farson.

TYRANNY OF THE MOMENT

AgendaThree-Part Series

• Session 1 - 6/16/2021, 10 – 11:30 a.m.• Participants will explore the mental models for each social class and how

perceptions shape actions.

• Session 2 – 6/23/2021, 1 – 2:30 p.m.• Building on the previous session, participants will explore the research

centered around poverty in their area, as well as explore the hidden rules that exist in the 3 socioeconomic classes.

• Session 3 – 6-30-2021, 10 – 11:30 p.m.• Building on the previous 2 sessions, participants will begin to apply the

material through the awareness of language use and differing resources.


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